06 Dec Suspended Pogba vows to help United prepare for derby clash with City

Paul Pogba is gutted to be missing the Manchester derby but suspension will not prevent the midfielder from helping United mentally prepare for the must-win clash against swashbuckling City.

Old Trafford plays host to the most highly-anticipated clash of the season as Jose Mourinho’s second-placed side attempt to make a dent on the eight-point cushion built by Pep Guardiola’s runaway Premier League leaders this Sunday.

“I’m very disappointed because I really want to help the team and wanted to be there for this derby because obviously we are playing City and in this moment we need points and we need to win,” the Manchester United midfielder said.

“It’s an important moment, an important game so, like I say, disappointed. Manchester City against Manchester United has always been a big, big derby. One city, two clubs.

“You know how it is so I won’t tell you what is going to happen. It’s going to be a big atmosphere in the stadium and a big game with a big team and big players so that’s the game you want to play.”